Mannequin Pussy have recorded a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music. The band played “I Don’t Know You”, “Split Me Open”, and “Loud Bark” from their 2024 album I Got Heaven along with “Romantic” from their 2016 album of the same name. Check out the video below.

Fear Elements have released a new song called “Turn Around”. The song is available digitally now. It will also be available on tape along with three other songs via Toll Free Records at their April 17 show in St. Catharines, Ontario and their April 18 show in London, Ontario. They will be supporting Dealbreaker on both dates. Fear Elements released their debut single “Twin Snakes / Steadier Hand” in 2025. Check out the song below.

<p>With the turbulent legacy of humanity, some things in history just have to be laughed at. Jenny Zigrino, as well as a full cast of her comedy pals, are making sure we do just that as she sticks around town for a few days. Combining elements of her already widely-adored comedy, including her astute political and social commentary, with moments of lore buried deep in the archives of time, Zigrino returns to the area on Wednesday (April 15) as she […]</p>
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Hunx and His Punx have announced that they will be releasing a new 7-inch. It is called The Punkettes and will be out on May 29 via Get Better Records. The record features two songs, “Dead To Me” and “Strange Town Where Men Aren’t Wanted”. “Dead To Me” has been released. Hunx and His Punx released their album Walk Out On This World in 2025. Check out the song below.

Kat Moss of Scowl has a special one-off performance planned. On May 1, Events Santa Cruz is hosting a special show where she will do an interview and then perform a live set with local musicians. The live set is slated to feature unexpected tunes and some surprise guests. You can see the details below.

Bouncing Souls have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Born To Be and will be out on June 26. The album features ten tracks, including their previously released singles “Power” and “United”. The band has also released a lyric video for their new song “The Light”. Bouncing Souls will be touring North America starting in the summer and running into next year, which will see them playing songs from the new album along with tracks from Maniacal Laughter, How I Spent My Summer Vacation, and The Gold Record. The Suicide Machines will be joining them on all dates and will be playing Destruction by Definition in full. Death By Stereo, The Drowns, Strike Anywhere, Human Issue, The Flatliners, The Jack Knives, The Aggrolites, and Dead Bars will be joining them on select dates. Check out the video, tracklist, and tour dates below.